Shy Cressida Bonas may skip Prince George's christening due to nerves

PRINCE Harry’s girlfriend Cressida Bonas has reportedly been invited to the christening of his nephew Prince George this week.

Prince Harry's girlfriend Cressida Bonas is apprehensive about attending the Royal christening [WENN]

She’s very, very nervous about everything, but Prince Harry is being very protective of her and wants her there

A source close to the couple

But she may duck out of going as she is said to be apprehensive about being in the royal spotlight.

Confirmation that she is on the guest list drawn up by the royal baby’s parents, Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, would be the most public of signs that Harry and Cressida’s relationship is getting serious.

It would see the 24-year-old joining the Queen and other senior royals for the ceremony at the Chapel Royal in St James’ Palace on Wednesday.

But dance graduate Cressida, who has been dating the fourth-in-line to the throne for nearly 18 months, is said to be so afraid about being in the spotlight that she might turn down the invite.

Prince Harry is said to be 'smitten' with girlfriend Cressida [REX]

Cressida and Harry were introduced to each other by Princess Eugenie in 2012 [WENN]

A source close to the couple reportedly said: “She’s very, very nervous about everything, but Prince Harry is being very protective of her and wants her there.”

Harry, 29, once dubbed the “Party Prince”, is said to be smitten with Cressida and has reassured her that William and Kate want the christening to remain a private affair shared only with family and a select group of friends.

Just 60 guests are thought to have been invited to the christening, followed by tea at Clarence House.

Harry and Cressida were introduced by his cousin Princess Eugenie in May, 2012.

Pippa Middleton will be attending the christening with partner Nico Johnson [WENN]

Friends of the pair claim the couple are ready to settle down and could tie the knot as early as next year. Kensington Palace has refused to comment on the guestlist for the christening, but Kate’s family are expected to turn out in force.